Before changing lanes, you should:

Signal, check mirrors and look over your shoulder for blind spots

Indiana BMV Permit Practice Test

Practice free with questions based on the official Indiana driver handbook, with every answer explained.

Updated on 2026-11-06 · Ver en español

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Indiana permit test at a glance

Agency	Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
Passing score	At least 80% correct on each section
Minimum permit age	15 years old
Permit holding period	180 days
Supervised driving	50 hours, including 10 at night
Provisional license from	age 16
Full license	at 18
Test languages	The BMV offers the knowledge exam in English, Spanish and many other languages, including American Sign Language.
Official handbook	Indiana Driver's Manual

Try 5 Indiana permit test questions

In Indiana, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over? 0.02% / 0.05% / 0.08% / 0.10%. Answer: 0.08%. As in almost every state, the limit in Indiana is 0.08% for drivers 21 and over; 0.04% for commercial drivers, and zero tolerance under 21.
Yellow diamond-shaped signs are: Regulatory signs / Warning signs / Guide signs / Construction signs only. Answer: Warning signs. Yellow diamonds warn of hazards ahead: curves, merges, intersections, slippery roads or animal crossings. Orange diamonds are used in work zones.
A flashing yellow traffic light means: Stop / Proceed with caution / Speed up before it turns red / Pedestrians only. Answer: Proceed with caution. Flashing yellow means slow down and proceed with caution; you do not have to stop.
Before changing lanes, you should: Only check your mirrors / Signal, check mirrors and look over your shoulder for blind spots / Speed up first / Honk to warn other drivers. Answer: Signal, check mirrors and look over your shoulder for blind spots. Signal, check your mirrors, then turn your head to check your blind spot before moving over.
A downward-pointing triangle with a red border means: Stop / Yield the right-of-way / Railroad crossing / No passing zone. Answer: Yield the right-of-way. The red-and-white inverted triangle is the YIELD sign: slow down, be ready to stop, and let traffic and pedestrians with the right-of-way go first.

How the Indiana BMV permit test works

The Indiana knowledge test is a multiple-choice exam based on the official BMV handbook, the Indiana Driver's Manual. To pass you need at least 80% correct on each section.

The multiple-choice exam has two sections: traffic signs and traffic rules and laws.

A multiple-choice exam in two sections; a passing result stays valid for 180 days.

If you fail, you must wait until the next business day to take the exam again.

The BMV offers the knowledge exam in English, Spanish and many other languages, including American Sign Language.

Indiana learner's permit requirements

In Indiana you can apply for a learner's permit at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

A permit at 15 requires enrollment in a BMV-licensed driver education course (30 hours of classroom training and 6 hours behind the wheel). Without driver education, the permit age is 16 and the license age is 16 years and 270 days.

Before the road test, teen drivers must hold the permit for at least 180 days. Supervised driving required: 50 hours, including 10 at night.

Proof of identity and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport).
Your Social Security number, if you have one.
Proof of Indiana residency.
A vision screening and the knowledge test.

The BMV publishes the exact document list: check it before your appointment, especially if you want a REAL ID-compliant card.

Indiana graduated driver licensing (GDL)

After the learner stage and the road test, teens can get a provisional (intermediate) license from age 16.

For the first 180 days: no driving from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and no passengers unless a licensed adult 25 or older (or a spouse 21 or older) is in the front seat; your children, siblings and spouse are allowed. After that, until 18: no driving after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, before 5 a.m. on weekdays, or from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Restrictions end and you hold a full, unrestricted license at 18, provided your record stays clean.

Indiana rules worth knowing for the test

Signs and most rules are the same nationwide, but each state has its own laws — and the BMV test asks about them.

Drivers under 21 hold a probationary license, which expires 30 days after the 21st birthday.
The 50-hour driving log is required even if you complete a driver education course.
The night limits after the first 180 days do not apply when driving to or from work, a school activity or a religious event.

What the Indiana knowledge test covers

Topics follow the chapters of the BMV handbook. These are the ones asked most often:

Road signs by shape and color (federal MUTCD standard): see the road signs guide.
Right-of-way at 4-way stops, left turns, crosswalks and for emergency vehicles: right-of-way rules.
Speed limits in mph and the 3-second following rule: speed guide.
Alcohol and drugs: the 0.08% BAC limit, zero tolerance under 21 and implied consent.
Traffic signals and pavement markings, parking, passing, and sharing the road with cyclists, motorcycles and trucks.

How to study for the Indiana permit test

Read the official BMV handbook once cover to cover, then take practice tests by topic to find your weak spots. Once you consistently score above 90%, take a full timed mock exam.

Drill the numbers — ages, distances, speed and BAC limits — they are the most-missed questions. More tips in how to pass the permit test.

How to get your learner's permit in Indiana

Check the minimum age In Indiana, you can apply for a learner's permit at 15.
Complete the required course A permit at 15 requires enrollment in a BMV-licensed driver education course (30 hours of classroom training and 6 hours behind the wheel). Without driver education, the permit age is 16 and the license age is 16 years and 270 days.
Study the handbook and practice Read the official BMV handbook and take practice tests until you pass comfortably.
Gather your documents Proof of identity, Social Security number and Indiana residency; parental consent if under 18.
Pass the vision and knowledge tests To pass you need at least 80% correct on each section.
Drive supervised Hold the permit for at least 180 days. Supervised driving: 50 hours, including 10 at night.
Take the road test From age 16 you can get a provisional license.

Indiana permit test FAQ

What score do you need to pass the Indiana permit test?

You need at least 80% correct on each section.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Indiana?

You can apply at 15. Applicants under 18 usually need a parent or guardian's consent.

How long do you have to hold your permit in Indiana?

At least 180 days for teen drivers. Supervised driving required: 50 hours, including 10 at night.

Can I take the Indiana permit test in Spanish?